Snakes are mysterious animals. It’s better not to meet with them at all, and when meeting, to run without looking back.
10. Coastal Taipan
The distribution area of the animal is mainly the northern part of Australia; it is also found in New Guinea. The length of the snake reaches 2 meters. Usually, coastal taipans are brown, only the head is lighter and the belly is yellow or white. Coastal taipans are known for their bad temper; they are very aggressive. When a snake changes skin, as well as during breeding periods, it becomes even more aggressive. Taipan venom acts very quickly, a person dies in 4 to 12 hours after a bite. Although an antidote has been invented against the taipan venom, every second person dies from the bites of this snake. The poison provokes paralysis of the respiratory muscles. In addition, blood coagulation decreases.
9. African Boomslang
Belongs to the family already. The animal lives in tropical Africa. Their maximum length is 2 meters, but usually they are much shorter. Color varies from light green to olive. There are black, brown color, or with black stripes and spots. This snake is afraid of a person and will only bite if he touches it. Then he will no longer have a chance. The poison of the African boomslang is very toxic. It enters the bloodstream and has a destructive effect on the cells and tissues of the body. So, if you meet such a snake on your way, run as fast as you can.
8. Green mamba
Habitat - tropical forests of West Africa. The average length is 2 meters, but larger individuals are also found. They are distinguished by a special elegance, an elongated head does not merge with the body, like most snakes. The color is mostly green. The older the reptile, the darker the color of its skin. These snakes are very beautiful, but in no case should they be approached. Green mambas live in forests, but recently there have been cases of their appearance on tea plantations and even in city parks. After her bite, a person will live a maximum of half an hour, since the poison of this snake leads to paralysis and necrosis. But she is very shy, if you do not bother her, she will not bring harm.
7. Tiger Snake
Range - southeast of Australia. They are also found in New Guinea and Tasmania, but in much smaller quantities. Their length usually does not exceed 2 meters. They are distinguished from other reptiles by a tiger color, with yellowish rings on a black or gray background. Their head is wide, their physique is massive. The venom of a tiger snake is very strong. One snake with its poison can kill hundreds of people. Death comes at lightning speed. The poison causes cardiac arrest and breathing. But, like most snakes, tigers never attack first. They defend themselves if they sense danger.
6. Sand efa
Belongs to the family of vipers. This snake lives in northern Africa and in Central Asia. Compared with other snakes, it is quite miniature, reaching a length of no more than 80 centimeters. The color is golden sand, large white spots are located along the entire length of the body. Sand efa venom can reduce the level of blood coagulation. In case of a bite, severe bleeding is ensured. Although the poison is not the strongest, in the world of every seventh person who died from snakebites, it was efa who killed it. But in most fatal cases, he is to blame. Snakes are very fond of abandoned houses. There they live in whole families. Sometimes sandy ephs settle in the attics of residential buildings.
5. Indian cobra
Its second name is the spectacle snake. Large enough, the length can reach from 1.4 to 2 meters, the body is voluminous. Color varies from dark yellow to black. You can recognize the cobra by drawing the glasses on the so-called “hood”. It can be found in Central and Southeast Asia, on the islands of Taiwan and Ceylon, in India. If a snake bites a person, he can only survive if he receives an antidote within half an hour. During the first minute after a bite, the victim suffers paralysis. But an Indian cobra will never bite unless absolutely necessary. Not everyone knows that she is delivering a warning strike. The reptile sways and bangs its head hard. Only after this the cobra can bite.
4. Black mamba
"Black death" - that is what the inhabitants of Africa call it. Long, from 2.5 to 3 meters, but very light. Its weight does not exceed 2 kilograms. The color does not match the name. Color - all shades of green. Black mamba is common in Africa, but only where there is a more arid climate, she does not like moisture. The signs of her bite are similar to those of other snakes. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, respiratory paralysis. Again, the black mamba will never attack a person if nothing threatens her. When meeting, she will try to hide. If you catch the snake by surprise, the bite is guaranteed.
3. Malay Krai
In length reaches up to 1.6 meters. The snake has a very interesting color, black stripes on a light yellow background. Habitat - Southeast Asia, Thailand, south Bali, Sumatra. Its poison is very toxic. There are frequent cases when a person dies almost immediately after a bite. If this did not happen immediately, then there is a risk of falling into a coma, dying from paralysis of the respiratory system. In addition, its poison acts directly on the brain. Malay Krajt is not dangerous if you do not touch it. Reptiles are active at night, most attacks occur in the dark when the snake goes hunting.
2. Common viper
Vipers are usually small in size. In length, they reach no more than 90 centimeters, but such specimens are extremely rare. The color of the vipers differs depending on the habitat, they are gray, black, brown, brown. Unlike other snakes, they are more "hardened", common in Europe and Asia, and in Africa, of course. This is their homeland. The common viper also lives in Russia. It can not be found, perhaps, only in Siberia. But do not be afraid, there are not so many deaths from a bite of an ordinary viper. Most people feel a burning sensation, swelling may appear. In more severe cases: nausea, vomiting, chills.
1. Belcher's Sea Snake
This snake prefers water. It is small in size, reaches a length of up to 1 meter. It is painted yellow with dark green stripes. Its habitat is sea water, under water it can last up to 8 minutes. She swims very well, she really likes reefs. Belchera is common in the Pacific Ocean, mainly on the coasts of Thailand, the Philippines and several other countries. Its poison is very strong, 100 times stronger than that of Taipan. However, sea snakes are not at all dangerous. They only attack fishermen when they get on the net with fish. By nature, the Belchers are very calm, so they even wanted to be excluded from the list of the most dangerous snakes.